Basics
Density Parameters in AM: Measurement and Relevance
For powder material used in additive manufacturing, “density” has various meanings. The different density definitions are useful in different ways.
Read MoreInside the Penn State Additive Manufacturing Master’s Program, Part 1
PSU's engineering master's degree in additive manufacturing and design offers students and manufacturing professionals a higher education in a continuously maturing field.
Read MoreWhy GM’s Electric Future Is Also an Additive Future
Production capacity isn’t the only reason that additive has been slow to make inroads into the automotive industry. There is a larger barrier to entry—one that General Motors and Autodesk are working to overcome.
Read MoreVideo: Inside the Penn State Additive Manufacturing Master's Program, Part 2
A conversation with Brad Hanks, Ph.D. student at Penn State University, illustrates the intersection of optimization and AM with the example of an electrode for cancer treatment surgery.
WatchOptions for Finishing and Postprocessing Metal 3D-Printed Parts
There is a host of technologies available for finishing and postprocessing your AM parts. This column identifies options beyond machining.
Read More5 Ways for a Machine Shop to Use 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing systems are not replacing lathes, but the two processes can work together and complement one another.
Read MoreCan My Machine Tool Access My Support Structures?
Analyzing the machinability of support structures opens a new way of thinking about optimal build orientation.
Read MoreUnderstanding the As-Printed Surface of a Metal 3D Printed Part
The model definition for additive manufacturing imposes inherent challenges that impact the dimensions, tolerances and appearance that you can (or cannot) achieve on an “as built” part.
Read More5 Lessons About Additive Manufacturing We Can Learn from This Part
A bracket redesign has a lot to say about the successful application of metal AM. One of the takeaways: Support structures are worth the effort!
Read MoreHow Machining Support Structures Affects the Cutting Tool
Studies show that thin-walled additively manufactured support structures may be more challenging to machine than they might appear.
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